"I'm thrilled to extend my run in The Fantasticks and I'm looking forward to spending the summer in New York performing," Carter said in a statement.
Previously seen on Broadway in Seussical and as a 2009 contestant on "Dancing With the Stars," Carter began performances in The Fantasticks Nov. 7 and was originally scheduled to depart the production Jan. 22 and later extended his contract through April 22. The latest announcement marks his second extension in the long-running musical romance.
Carter toured as the opening act for The Backstreet Boys, of which his brother Nick Carter, is a member. In addition to his self-titled debut album, he has released "Aaron's Party," " Oh, Aaron," "Another Earthquake" and the collection album "Most Requested Hits." He played Jojo/The Littlest Who in the Broadway cast of Seussical.
Read Playbill.com's Leading Men Column with Carter.
The Fantasticks also includes Edward Watts (Finian's Rainbow), who returns to the cast as El Gallo, as well as Matt Leisy (Ghostlight), Bill Bateman (Gypsy, Hello, Dolly!), Matt Dengler (A Little Night Music), MacIntyre Dixon (Beauty and the Beast, Prelude to a Kiss), Tom Flagg (Will Rogers Follies, Oklahoma!), Addi McDaniel, Michael Nostrand (The Mystery of Edwin Drood), Dan Sharkey (The Music Man, Show Boat), Juliette Trafton (Phantom of the Opera) and Charles West (Show Boat, Cyrano the Musical). The Fantasticks is the world's longest-running musical, having played a record-breaking run of more than 17,000 performances in Greenwich Village. Harvey Schmidt wrote the music, and Jones penned the book and lyrics.
The Fantasticks originally opened at the Sullivan Street Playhouse in May 1960 and closed Jan. 13, 2002. The original company included Wedding Singer star Rita Gardner and the late Jerry Orbach.
Book writer and lyricist Tom Jones staged the revival of The Fantasticks, which has choreography by Janet Watson. Terzetto LLC, Pat Flicker Addiss and MARS Theatricals (Amy Danis and Mark Johannes) produce.
The Fantasticks resumed performances Off-Broadway at the Snapple Theater Center's Jerry Orbach Theater June 16, 2008.
Premium tickets, including a post-performance meet and greet with Carter, are also available. For tickets phone (212) 921-7862 or visit Ticketmaster.
